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In Matthew 5:44, Jesus is addressing the multitudes during the Sermon on the Mount when He tells them: “But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (ESV). This is quite a statement. The King James Bible, which is based on a different source text[1], elaborates on this even … Lees meer
When we consider how important the Bible is as our “Guide to God’s Will”, we inevitably start to think about those Biblical verses that we don’t understand; find difficult to apply, or that we may not even want to apply. Some Christians do everything “the way the Bible says”. Some Christians don’t even wish to … Lees meer
The fourth chapter of the Gospel of Luke presents us with two striking examples of how Christians can use the Bible – the Word of God – and why we should use it! First, Jesus Christ uses His Father’s words to deal with the devil’s efforts to tempt Him. Later, in the synagogue of Nazareth, … Lees meer
Most people look up to the sky when thinking of God. There is good reason for this: there are a number of Bible verses which describe how Jesus Christ lifted up His eyes to heaven before speaking to His Father. But what does this mean for “where God is”, in our universe? Does God dwell … Lees meer
The opening chapters of all four of the Gospels mention the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit Who announces the birth of Jesus Christ; Who prophecies over the first of many people to serve Jesus’ ministry – John the Baptist – and Who confirms Jesus as the Son of God during His baptism. Throughout the New … Lees meer
At the wedding in Cana, Jesus turned water intended for ritual cleansing into wine, creating an alcoholic beverage (John 2:1-11). What implications does this have for 21st-century Christians with regard to drinking alcohol, and where do we draw the line? What was Jesus ‘saying’ when He produced alcohol at the wedding? Or was He simply … Lees meer